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CK51 VGU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,962 mi
Last recorded126,962 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 VGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2016 126,962 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt linkrod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt linkrod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm reouires changing immediatly (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise changing (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leaks

Pass 15 Jan 2015 120,583 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 120,577 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 116,650 miles

EML On

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2014 116,644 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML On

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2012 111,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 104,544 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s headlamp lens deteriorating

Fail 10 Jan 2012 104,544 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s headlamp lens deteriorating

Pass 11 Jan 2011 96,091 miles

crack on centre exhaust box

front brake pads inner looks low and wear on discs

slight play inside steering rack o/s/f and n/s/f

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar link rods

Fail 11 Jan 2011 96,091 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

crack on centre exhaust box

front brake pads inner looks low and wear on discs

slight play inside steering rack o/s/f and n/s/f

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar link rods

Pass 7 Jan 2010 86,732 miles

front no plate slightly marked

Fail 6 Jan 2009 74,199 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 74,199 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 64,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 52,228 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

gear linkage worn

Pass 20 Dec 2005 40,960 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2005 40,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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CK51 VGU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,922 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CK51 VGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CK51 VGU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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